Delhi Social Welfare Minister and Bawana MLA Ravinder Indraj Singh on Sunday, 14 June launched a clutch of development projects worth ₹10 crore in Pooth Khurd village, funded under the Delhi Rural Development Board (DRDB) Fund. The works span road strengthening, pavement construction, and drainage improvement, aimed at upgrading civic infrastructure in one of Delhi's rural pockets.

Key Developments

The projects earmarked for Pooth Khurd cover strengthening of internal village roads, construction of pedestrian pavements, and development of an improved drain network. Officials said the works are designed with a 'comprehensive vision' for the village's overall development rather than piecemeal fixes. Upon completion, the initiative is expected to ease waterlogging, a perennial problem in the area during the monsoon season.

What the Minister Said

'Strengthening internal rural connectivity will also facilitate smoother daily commuting, improve access to commercial activities and ensure better connectivity to essential public services. The initiative marks an important step towards strengthening rural infrastructure through the Delhi Rural Development Board,' said Ravinder Indraj Singh.

The Minister underscored that strong roads, an efficient drainage system, and seamless connectivity form the foundation of sustainable rural development — and that the projects go beyond bricks and mortar to address the village's long-term needs.

Part of a Broader Constituency Push

Notably, just a day before the Pooth Khurd launch, the Minister had inaugurated development works worth ₹20 crore in Deep Vihar. The back-to-back announcements — totalling ₹30 crore in two days — signal a concentrated infrastructure drive across the Bawana Assembly constituency. Singh said the pace reflects the government's 'serious commitment and focused approach' to constituency development.

Impact on Residents

Once completed, residents of Pooth Khurd and surrounding areas stand to gain from better road connectivity, reduced waterlogging, and improved access to public services. The Delhi Rural Development Board is simultaneously working on sanitation, transportation, and civic infrastructure projects across other villages and colonies in the constituency, with additional works planned in subsequent phases.

What's Next

The government has indicated that further projects will be undertaken to promote sanitation, transportation, and expanded civic infrastructure, with the stated objective of integrating rural Delhi more effectively into the city's development mainstream. Ground-level impact of the current works is expected to become visible once construction gets under way in the coming weeks.